The subject of our training tutorial is the Internet "microblogging" program Edmodo. We have decided to keep the topic pretty broad to start with. Given the topic of our training, the main focus of our training will be on the procedural steps in learning the basics of Edmodo. The concepts set forth in the objectives of the tutorial for teachers will be evaluated to determine the success of the program.
Some of the concepts or basics which should be covered in our instruction are:
Description of what Edmodo is and ways it can be incorporated into classroom use
Learning to set an account up with Edmodo
Description of Parts of the Edmodo Window/Program
Discuss using the Wall feature of Edmodo
Creating and Editing Groups in Edmodo
Instructing Parents in using Edmodo
Creating a Calendar for Assignments or Events for Classroom Use
Facts
Definitions of terms used in Edmodo
Concepts
Concepts will listed and taught by topic.
Principals and Rules
Each section of Edmodo will be taught sequentially. Account will need to be set up & then different sections of Edmodo
will be utilized for classroom use.
Procedures
Steps will be listed in sequential order to set up and utilize an Edmodo account for classroom use.
Interpersonal Skills
The instructor will create a module along with a paper booklet for the learners to use as they work through the module.
Attitudes
Students will be at different levels of computer expertise. The teacher will need to consider this when creating the module and booklet and accommodate for the different levels of expertise. Also, students will be utilizing the Internet so they will need to stay on the task at hand.
Procedural Analysis
Teachers will learn what Edmodo is and about ways that it can be incorporated into any classroom. Then as part of the Procedural Analysis, the teachers will learn how to set up and activate an account with Edmodo. They will need to have basic computer and Internet skills to accomplish setting the account up. Once their account is set up, they will learn about the different parts of the Edmodo program/window. Discuss how to use the Wall feature of Edmodo for communication between teachers, students, and parents. After discussing the various parts of the Edmodo window, teachers will be able to create Groups for classroom use. Teachers will also be able to create an assignment or event calendar for use in the classroom. After setting up and using their Edmodo account, teachers will be able to use the program for classroom use.
Topic Analysis
The subject of our training tutorial is the Internet "microblogging" program Edmodo. We have decided to keep the topic pretty broad to start with. Given the topic of our training, the main focus of our training will be on the procedural steps in learning the basics of Edmodo. The concepts set forth in the objectives of the tutorial for teachers will be evaluated to determine the success of the program.
Some of the concepts or basics which should be covered in our instruction are:
will be utilized for classroom use.
and accommodate for the different levels of expertise. Also, students will be utilizing the Internet so they will need to stay on the task
at hand.
Procedural Analysis
Teachers will learn what Edmodo is and about ways that it can be incorporated into any classroom. Then as part of the Procedural Analysis, the teachers will learn how to set up and activate an account with Edmodo. They will need to have basic computer and Internet skills to accomplish setting the account up. Once their account is set up, they will learn about the different parts of the Edmodo program/window. Discuss how to use the Wall feature of Edmodo for communication between teachers, students, and parents. After discussing the various parts of the Edmodo window, teachers will be able to create Groups for classroom use. Teachers will also be able to create an assignment or event calendar for use in the classroom. After setting up and using their Edmodo account, teachers will be able to use the program for classroom use.